Pulp Features

So it’s the end of November and time for the second edition of Eat My Shorts, and this time we have a theme.

All the films this time around are spoofs, and most of them are pretty funny.

Enjoy.

The Old Negro Space Program
This film - or mockumentary, if I may - is a superbly funny fake history that works on several levels. It’s both funny and moving and should be seen if only for the letter home.

The Meatrix
This four minute flash animation that both spoofs the better known trilogy from the Wachowski brothers in order to highlight the faults with factory farming is the winner of the Media That Matters Film for Thought Award. And it represents the best of political filmmaking - both funny and thought provoking. Go watch it if you haven’t done so already.

Happy Ending (Reunion)
“My name’s Stranger. Misterious Stranger. All the most trivial characters from the movies meets in this viral for a film festival.” Advertising that entertainingly spoofs all those minor film stereotypes that we’ve come to know and expect.

Robot Chicken Star Wars Spoiler
Increasingly improbable plots? Start Wars? Nahh!

The Shining
Trailers for well known films seem to be an increasingly ripe source of spoofs, as this particular work of genius superbly demonstrates. If it was believed, you’d have the very strong impression that The Shining was a film about a writer struggling to complete his novel and his cute, but neglected son. The sort of film that culminates with a tearful reunion and - maybe - some kite flying inspired family bonding.

Psycho: A Love Story
And while we’re discussing spoof trailers, this one for a romantic comedy about two lonely people brought together on a rainy night is well worth checking out.

Star Wreck: In the Pirkinning
Not last, but longest and certainly not least, Star Wreck: In the Pirkinning is a feature-length sci-fi parody, seven years in the making. It is the product of a core group of five Finns, and over 300 extras, assistants and supporters. The film combines some spectacular visual effects, a stack of great one-liners, plenty of laugh out loud moments, and a passion that provide the basis for the first-ever Finnish science fiction adventure.

Meet the Liar
And finally. Not quite a spoof, but The God Who Wasn’t There director, Brian Flemming, has analysed a clip of Senator Tom Coburn claiming to be a human lie detector.

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